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      Turtle Hostel

      73 Reviews
      #14 of 18 Specialty Lodging in Victoria
      1608 Quadra St, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2L4, Canada
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      27/8/2017 28/8/2017
      US$57
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      2.0
      73 reviews
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      • Terrible57%
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      “Visiting from the UK”
      23 Oct 2016
      “You get what you pay for ”
      Free Wifi
      1.5 Star Hotel
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      11 - 15 of 60 reviews

      Reviewed 4 November 2015
      Cheap!

      If you need a really cheap place just to sleep and take a shower, this is it. If you're looking for comfort or partying, don't go there. Pros: - cheap! - walking distance from downtown/harbour - restrooms sufficiently clean - discounts for whale watching and...More

      1  Thank sebastiank230
      Reviewed 1 September 2015 via mobile
      Very cozy and welcoming hostel

      A warm, friendly place in the midst of a beautiful and culturally rich city. Close to the beautiful waterfront, many theaters, bookstores, etc. I would definitely recommend this place for travelers whose budget isn't very high. Happy tavelling!

      1  Thank lulleo
      Reviewed 19 August 2015 via mobile
      It's impossible to be positive about this place.

      I'm a seasoned traveler and have used hostels throughout Europe and this place has to be the most hostile environment that I've ever stayed in. The Chinese owner opened the conversation by telling me that I was fat and needed a smaller mouth. She took...More

      5  Thank Vernon L
      Reviewed 20 July 2015
      Don't go there!!!

      The owner (maybe it's a couple, I only met the man) is extremely unfriendly.We booked a double room and the bed was ways too small for two people.When we asked for a separate linen to use the matress (which was in the room) he didn't...More

      2  Thank Aja M
      Reviewed 13 October 2014
      OMG, where do I begin?

      First, the owner was over an hour late for check-in, then yakked it up with each person for so long, I ended up waiting another half hour. The cops were there to break up a fight. There were lots of people who seemed to be...More

      5  Thank treegirl11
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      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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      • US$27 - US$56 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Number of rooms
      • 40
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      • Victoria Capital Regional District >
      • Victoria
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      • Turtle Hostel Victoria, Canada - Vancouver Island
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      "I must admit I have not seen inside the rooms..nor do I wish to."
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      "Cheapest single rooms in Victoria"
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      "Dorm Room, are excellent changes as been made, it not so crowded and it clean, private room varies, but..."
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      "Don't stay here! Period! There are NO good rooms. Filthy dirty!"
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